Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
Flathead Lake stewardship is a generational responsibility
It’s no accident that Flathead Lake is world class for clarity and water quality. It has been protected over time …
OPINION: Traditional energy sources key to our future
Access to affordable energy is critically important to every American family. While the United States should aggressively pursue an all-of-the-above energy approach, it is clear that traditional energy sources will…
OPINION: Moving City Hall would cost more
Who is this anonymous group of individuals as reported by the paper? And why are they hiding and afraid to reveal their names? Perhaps another group of newcomers always wanting to change things. We have lived here …
OPINION: Media brouhaha is not just about Confederate flag
Race-baiters and slick politicians with support from liberal news reporters and other celebrities have successfully convinced the public that the Confederate battle flag represents racism throughout the South in th…
OPINION: Climate change is an urgent issue
Reasonable people can no longer deny the reality of climate change. Last weekend in Kalispell, temperatures broke all-time highs for June.
OPNION: New water rule not good for Montana
The White House just approved an Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers’ rule that could give the agencies vast new power over water. The impact of this will be felt by every farmer and rancher…
OPINION: Why is Woodland Park neglected?
I have always been very proud of Woodland Park here in Kalispell. It is commendable for a small town to have such a large and lovely park. Lately I have noticed that the pond is clogged with moss or algae and only …
OPINION: Supreme Court severs ties with Constitution
Not surprisingly, the Supreme Court, guided by perhaps the most unconstitutional chief justice in its history, John Roberts, has for the second time redefined an aspect of Obamacare to allow it to proceed despite c…
OPINION: Why not build new high school on Airport Road?
My 86-year-young mother recently moved in with me and as I was catching her up on the community issues, she asked me a question I pondered for a seemingly long time for a reasonable answer and failing, I decided to…
OPINION: Taking a closer look at declaration
The Declaration of Independence, which we celebrate on July 4, did not declare independence from England, but stated the reasons and justification for the formal separation from England which had already occurred.
OPINION: High court, GOP, Democrats -you can't trust any of 'em
So the Supreme Court ruled that the subsidies could remain in the health care law. What they really ruled was the law did not mean what it said, it was all over the news today but the whole thing was just a waste o…
OPINION: City Hall project doesn't increase property taxes
In recent weeks, there has been much speculation and misinformation being distributed around town regarding the costs and how the construction of the new City Hall and parking structure scheduled to begin in Septem…
OPINION: Two tales of independence
By Jennifer Fielder
OPINION: Cheers to the Magna Carta on its 800th anniversary
It’s the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, causing thoughtful Americans who care deeply about scutage, darrein presentment, or the standard width of haberject, to raise their voices in loud acclamation.
Activist court blamed for Obamacare ruling
The Supreme Court has acted on Obamacare regarding subsidies for the federally run health-insurance exchange. In their 6 to 3 decision the court ruled that the “intent” of the Congress was to give subsidies to ever…
OPINION: Court ruling goes against rule of law
The Supreme Court of the United States, with its second affirmation of Obamacare, has shot yet another arrow into the heart of the rule of law.